Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.
How comfortable and quiet are the Infinity INF 05?
Owners rate the Infinity INF 05 4.5 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 67 reviews.
How well do the Infinity INF 05 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Infinity INF 05 6.2 out of 10 for wear across 67 reviews. 17 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 4,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Infinity INF 05 again?
23% of owners say they would buy the Infinity INF 05 again, based on the 62 owner reviews that answered the question. 13% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Infinity INF 05's wet grip?
Of the 67 owner reviews analyzed for the Infinity INF 05, 43 mention wet grip: 9 praise it (confident wet grip) and 34 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "I have used them in the wet and can only say that they are shocking, in 34 years of driving, I have never come across such awful tires before, I would go so far as to say that they are dangerous in the wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Infinity INF 05's dry grip?
Of the 67 owner reviews analyzed for the Infinity INF 05, 21 mention dry grip: 14 praise it (strong dry grip) and 7 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "On New Zealand roads, course chip, smooth bitumen or concrete, wet or dry they are as good if not better as any of the well known brands". Read those reviews
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What do owners say about the Infinity INF 05's road noise?
Of the 67 owner reviews analyzed for the Infinity INF 05, 14 mention road noise: 5 praise it (quiet) and 9 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "have developed a terrible droning noise. Checked at Honda and they verified tire noise. Very loud at speeds above 50mph". Read those reviews
Across 68 owner ratings the Infinity INF 05 averages 44%. Owners rate Wear highest at 6.2 out of 10 and Wet Grip lowest at 3.1. 17 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 18% of owners score it 70% or better.
Owner ratings averaged from 68 ratings
Owner score44%
Wear62%
Dry Grip56%
Comfort45%
Road Feedback42%
Handling39%
Wet Grip31%
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Most helpful 38%
“I recently bought a set of wheels for my car which had these tires on them with virtually no wear on them, I thought I was getting a great deal, unfortunately the tires were not inflated when I got them and as soon as I...”
“First review I've ever left. These tires are that BAD I need to write a review. I purchased two rear tires and honestly I pulled over to check if the wheels were tightened correctly, the back end of the car was sliding...”
“I have to agree with the majoirty of the reports posted on here. I drive a VW Passat estate, 1.9tdi. While the tires on the rear of the car seemed to perform OK (good mileage and wear) the same tires on the front of my...”
I recently bought a set of wheels for my car which had these tires on them with virtually no wear on them, I thought I was getting a great deal, unfortunately the tires were not inflated when I got them and as soon as I inflated them there was a dangerous bulge in one tire so I had to replace it straight away.
I don't do much milage because of a company vehicle so I can't comment on wear but I have used them in the wet and can only say that they are shocking, in 34 years of driving, I have never come across such awful tires before, I would go so far as to say that they are dangerous in the wet.
I have seen reviews on here where people have said they were surprised that these tires were still being sold in this country, well some of them were 4 years ago and it seems they're still being sold....shocking!!.... DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES!!!
Good tires, but have developed a terrible droning noise. Checked at Honda and they verified tire noise. Very loud at speeds above 50mph. Would not recommend, sorry.
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Decided to throw a set on after talking to Nissan GTR owner. Sceptical at first as this car is driven hard in all conditions.4 x fitted,balanced and aligned here in for $475. Have been on for just over 12mths now and have not one bad word to say about them.Have handled all conditions above expectations and outperformed the last Bigger Brand easily.Why would I go back to shelling out over 3k on the last set...never. The biggest surprise is the low feedback from the tarseal and this is when pedalled above 200. Wear is barely noticeable and this was also reported by the GTR owner...he went out to try and destroy them...extremely hard wearing.Will be stacking another set in the shed for the "JapJet" and going Infinity for the rest of my wagons.
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Great tires. Came on a Renault Megane that I purchased 3 years ago. Just changed them after 70,000 km. Great tires. Live in Ecuador where it rains ALOT. And I can fly by other drivers with ease. Even after the 70,000 I put on them. Will miss them. Bought SportConti 2. Lets see how these hold up. Hoping for the best.
First review I've ever left. These tires are that BAD I need to write a review. I purchased two rear tires and honestly I pulled over to check if the wheels were tightened correctly, the back end of the car was sliding horrendously. If you like drifting then these are the tire for you. Honestly that bad
If you're the kind of driver that doesn't push their car you probably wouldn't notice how awful these tires are. However if you like to press on I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole.
I can't really add much to what other people have said, they really are that bad. You have been warned!
I had the great pleasure to witness first hand how awful these tires were, they came with the car and being tight I decided to get my money's worth before ditching them for new tires. 1 and a half years later and the tire depth is the same after 5000k. Wet handling. Forget dangerous, you'll have a fat smile on your face. It was plain hilarious how these tires worked in damp conditions. I will say they had a charm, harder tire = more feel in the steering and the sheer danger / excitement of the challenge of getting from a to b in my daily has be demolished since get Michelin Ps4's. Would I go there again? Maybe. What's life without ridiculous understeer and uncertainty of getting to b?
As other have already stated this tire is mediocre in the dry but downright dangerous in the wet. I've tried adjusting tire pressues up and down but this has not altered their tendancy to slide in the wet. I've even had a full (Hunter) wheel alignment to make sure something was not wrong with the car.
I only acquired these tires through a used car purchase and dispite them being nearly new I will be replacing them very very soon.
I've always thought that my previous Landsail tires were poor on wet. Until I've tried these Infinites. Infinite horror on wet, that's what they provide. You never know where you will land after you go over a puddle. Now I'm on Hankooks V12 Evo2, but had to put a spare with Infinity Inf-05 on it for a while. And guess what. On every roundabout (the spare went on rear nearside) it was ready to catapult me into the bushes. Just a little rain was enough to loose grip.
I bought a Mazda MX5 (Miata) with infinity tires fitted all around. Coming off a roundabout onto a dual carriageway in very light rain at about 40mph, the car ended up sliding sort of sideways and backwards and of course the lamp post seeking ability of the tire didn't disappoint. I did plan to replace them but not soon enough to save my passenger door. Yes, I think these tires want to kill you!
READING THESE REVIEWS THE PROBLEM IS THE PRESSURE THEY ARE SET AT,, BUY A DIGITAL GAUGE NOT A FORECOURT GAUGE WHICH ARE ABUSED THEN YOU WILL HAVE FEWER PROBLEMS.
14%
Member
Mercedes Benz
225/45 R17 V
2,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
DO NOT BUY THESE TYRES! While I am no road safety expert, these tires should not be able to be sold for use. They are poor but not dangerous in the dry, however, when it rains you will have no grip and if its cold and wet you are more than likely to crash. They are utterly horrific and I have no idea how they're available to buy.
